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This garden is located across from the Barkham at Markham Park. Such a tranquil environment for an experience you won't forget. Butterflies everywhere with art work scattered about. Pet friendly area with doggie clean up bags offered at the front garden entrance. The whole garden takes only 10 minutes to view. If you or your kids love butterflies come take a look.
We set up a wedding proposal perfectly at the butterfly farm. When I called the staff that answered was professional and inquired with her manager on our behalf. This park is filled with lots to do. We look forward to visiting again to experience the offerings at the park.
The list of activities in the park is incredible! If you are local, this would be a great hangout on the weekends. And if you are visiting the area, it's a nice place to picnic or get involved in one of the following activities. Activities we saw during our short visit included: biking, maintain biking, walking, running, archery, shooting at the range, grilling, picnicking, camping, frisbee golf, kite flying, dog walking, dog training, remote control planes, tennis playing, and more! A big attraction at the park is the dog park. A annual or daily pass is required for entry. The park is separated by fence into two areas for large and small dogs. There were things for the dogs to play in and lots of open room. A cement walking path and lots of shade made this park seem so welcoming. I sure wish our dog park back home had more to offer like this one. The camping area is large and the lots are good sized. The bathrooms appeared to be closed due to covid. If so, a trailer with a bathroom is a must! If you are looking for a place to relax or take part in an outside activity, this park is a great choice!! Wish there was one near us in Michigan!!
Great place to come and have a picnic, relax and lay out, bike ride, take a walk, have a family and friends bbq, bring the fur babies and much more. We had a great time and will most certainly be back.
Came here to walk the nature trail, and explore the near by areas. The park has a lot to offer whether it's biking, shooting or bringing your furry friend to to run around in the enclosed dog areas that is cleverly named "Barkham Park".
A nice park in Weston that has a lot of activities to do. They have a shooting range, archeries, trails for walking, trails for mountain bikes that are extreme, trails for bikes that are easy and for just chilling, a dog park, an area to fly your drones, disc golf, a camp ground, or you can simply chill and do picnic. I'm pretty sure i am missing a whole lot more activities you can do.
I have been coming to this park since the mid-70s, when I was in high school and it seemed like it was out in the middle of nowhere! I actually helped build a trail here when I was in school, and they even had a little zoo with two lions, named Mark and Ham; but the zoo is long gone. Now it is one of the biggest parks in Broward, and it is just a 5-10 minute drive from anywhere in West Broward County. There are so many things to do at Markham Park! There are miles of roads, bike trails, and sidewalks that wind all through the park and around the various waterways. There are many big open areas for playing ball and running around, and smaller shaded areas with picnic tables and pavilions that can be rented when it's not a pandemic. Most of the playgrounds are closed right now because of the pandemic, but I noticed that the tennis courts, racquetball courts, and pickle ball areas were all open and there were people playing on the day I went. They also have a huge area for disc golf with a complete course that is pretty well maintained. In addition to just riding around they have a specific area for trail bike riders. You need a pass to ride there; but there were dozens and dozens of bikers entering when I went by on a Friday afternoon. It seems pretty popular! One of the coolest and unique things they have in the park is the air field. On any given day there are quite a few people with radio controlled airplanes and even helicopters flying them around this area. There is a spectator viewing area there and they even have bathrooms and snack machines. It is a really cool place to go and watch the planes, some jets and helicopters zooming around. It gets especially busy on the weekends. On the west side of the park there is a large camping area. There are shady spaces with water and electrical hook up as well as an area for tent camping. They have bathroom and shower stations scattered through the campsites and they're always seem to be quite a few tents, campers and RVs enjoying the South Florida weather. Markham Park does back up to the Everglades so there are lots of waterways and marshy areas. It is South Florida so you never know what you are going to see and there are lots of warning signs posted to beware of alligators. Markham Park is also a great place to bring your furry friends. Dogs on leashes are welcome throughout the park, and I saw many on the day I was there. They also have a dog park set up just for our four-legged companions. It is appropriately named Barkham Park and here dogs can run around unleashed in the fenced in areas. (There are areas for big dogs and a separate area for small dogs.) Markham Park is free to enter on the weekdays, however there is a small charge on the weekends. Some of the buildings and areas are in need of a little painting, or landscaping, but the surroundings are beautiful and there is always something to do at Markham park. There is plenty of parking, so it's a great place to go by yourself and enjoy nature or bring the family and dog for a day of fun outdoors!
Markham Park is one of those places I take for granted because of how close to home it is, but it has so many activities that it is an amazing place for people of all ages. Needing an outdoor walk I choose to check out Markham and wandered along their nature walk, with an entrance right across from the dog park (Barkham at Markham). The nature walk consists of very easy terrain and a wide path, taking you past the butterfly garden. I saw plenty of nature (butterflies, bees, birds, lizards) along my path and continued along to the hidden wonder of the nature trail. The entrance to the Everglades Conservation-Levee Greenway. This was a wonderful delight with gorgeous views of the Everglades as well as a view of Markham from a different angle. I definitely recommend checking this out. Make sure to bring water and wear sunscreen because while the nature trail in the park has shaded areas, the main stretch and the levee get full sunlight. In addition to the dog park and nature trail, Markham boasts plenty of mountain bike paths (and provides mountain bike rentals), RV campsites, pavilions, restrooms, and a water sports area. I definitely recommend checking out this gem tucked away in the corner of Weston and the Everglades. **Please be aware that not all services are available currently and Markham is also a COVID vaccination site**
This massive 665 acre park was opened in 1973 and named after Broward property appraiser C Robert Markham. There is a $1.50 weekend and holiday charge to enter but other than that it is free. This park may have the most things to do out of any of the county parks. There are 8 picnic pavilions of various sizes. On any weekend you will see them being utilized for corporate events, parties, or just by families enjoying a meal. Groups of over 250 people must get prior approval from the park to gather. Prices for rentals can be found on the parks reservation page. The campground has 88 electricity and water hook ups for campers. It is best to make reservations because they get very busy in season. The airfield has 50 acres and a newly renovated 75 foot runway. Different groups meet here and it's always fun to watch the flying planes that people put so much love and time into. Memorial Fitness Zone is one of those outdoor exercise machine spots I love so much. you can scan the QR code to read how to use each machine. The Fox observatory hosts an event every Saturday night which allows the public to take a look through their telescope. The boat launch allows you to put your personal watercraft into the 26 acre lake. The shooting range is in the back of the park. It allows for skeet and trap shooting. The rifle and pistol range has 66 shooting stations. There are 14 miles of mountain biking trails. Bring your own helmet. The Barkham Park dog park allows your pooch to get out and enjoy the fun too as long as you register your furry friend. This facility has an additional fee. If all that wasn't enough there are playgrounds, racquetball and tennis courts, and an 18 hole disc golf course too! Many species of wildlife make their home here including birds, raccoons, opossums, snakes, and possibly alligators. This scenic county park offers so many things to do. Whether you want to fish, bike, run, play, fly, shoot, or boat you can do it all here. This park is another facet to the wonderful Broward County park system.
Scheduled appointment for 3:15 to have my first Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine at the Markham Park location. It was a drive through. They handed out a form to complete and got the vaccine at 4:45, They gave me a record card, set the next appointment and had to stay in the car line for 15 minutes. A simple process but it still takes a couple hours. Luckily I had no side effe
Markham Park is amazing! The park is an awesome place to unwind and relax. It has a great variety of spaces and activities available so that you can come back again and again and have a different experience every time. The entrance fee on the weekend is $1.50 per person, although when we went, it was a free entrance weekend (that's pretty awesome!) Once you enter the park if you head west after the ticket booth, you'll find the Barkham dog park where you have plenty of room to run around with your furry friend. The beginning of the nature trail is also on the west side of the park. The nature trail is basically a long winding gravel road that winds around the everglades. It's a beautiful view and you'll find lots of people who are riding bikes or walking the trail. It's very wide though and there's plenty of space for everyone. The the east you'll find sprawling fields and plenty of open space to throw the frisbee, bbq with the family or just hang out in the open air. There's a disc golf course with marked holes and good professional goals. Around the far east side of the park, basically in the back is the shooting range and archery range. They're both far enough away that the noise won't bother you if you're looking for a nice relaxing picnic but they're right there if you'd like to go shooting and enjoy a nice picnic afterwards. The vibe is very family friendly and relaxed, the park is clean and spacious and there's plenty of open space for activities and fun. Towards the end of the daylight you'll find that there is a mass exodus to leave and if you drive a manual vehicle this can be rough. There's a few hills that you have to climb to leave and it's not fun in the stop and go traffic. I would definitely go if you live in the area and haven't been!
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Usually we come here to BBQ but tonight we came to star gaze. They have an observatory open from sunset to midnight every Saturday. Two telescopes are set up for the public to use. We bought a Celestron AstroMaster 114 telescope but every time we tried to set it up and look through it we couldn't see anything. We brought it here and Len showed us how to level it, balance it, calibrate it and focus it on the moon and the Orion Nebula! Thanks Len! So awesome, now we're in business read more
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I've had this bookmarked for a long time and been wanting to explore here for a while. It's a large park located in western Sunrise off State Road 84. When we pulled into the lot, there were booths where you pay the fee. We were a little concerned because we didn't have cash on us but thankfully they accepted credit cards. The fee is $1.50 per person and our dog was free. We parked in front of the dog park which was probably the nicest I've ever been to. They structured it by separating the little and big dog sections with fencing. There were benches throughout and a watering station for the thirsty dogs. The view is spectacular as the dog park is overlooking a man made lake. There were poop bags onsite to ensure you pick up after your dog. They had recycling bins and trash receptacles by the entrance of the dog park. Across from the dog park is the walking trail. This is a mowed grassy area that takes you on a small loop. At the end, you will reach a canal overlooking the Everglades. What's great is, people with boats and jet skis are allowed to use the canal for recreational purposes. There is a boat ramp with ample parking nearby. I saw a couple of boats and a jet ski enjoying a beautiful Saturday afternoon in the water. There were a bunch of people fishing on the side of the canal; I saw signs informing people that there were bass fish in the canal. They also have a campground which allowed RV and tent camping. Different parts of the park had a purpose; from playing with your model boats or model airplanes to target ranges for shooting. There were quite a few people enjoying nature out there; lots of biking since the trails were nice and paved. The scenery was pretty nice and filled with native plants and trees. There were bathrooms near the campgrounds. This is a great place to come take a walk in the park with your dog and take in the fresh air and beautiful Florida scenery. The park was so large we didn't get to explore it all but I'm looking forward to go back! My dog loved the park too! read more
They have an awesome dog park! Then again it's my first time ever going to one... And it was the main reason for visiting the park. It's free to park during the weekdays and on the weekends (and holidays) you have to pay 1.50 per person in the car. There is 2 dog parks, one for small dogs and one for bigger dogs. BUT to get in you need to go to the office and bring your dog's tag and proof of vaccinations. It cost $5 for a one day visit, and it's up to 3 dogs. And for an annual pass it cost $25. Also, your dog has to be at least 4 months to go in (my bf's dog is only 2 months.. Opps don't tell anyone). Anywho, there's picnic tables, benches, obstacles courses for the doggies, and it's nice and open. I'm pretty sure there's a lot of other things to do there.. And I have no idea what they are haha. But if you're looking for a dog park, I recommend this one! read more
12 years ago
I go mountain biking all the time at Oleta River and Virginia Key. Today we decided to go somewhere else and Markham had awesome trails! There were so many trails that were tough and offered a multitude of jumps, bridges, staircases, see-saws and fun! The trails range from novice to double-diamond expert. There's something here for everyone! If you are going to this park for the first time you have to sign a waiver and pay a fee at the main office located at the entrance of the park! Make sure to bring your ID! read more
11 years ago
It's great having such a resource so close to home. The bike trails here are great, although probably not the best for beginners. There are certainly a good amount of beginner trails, but they make up a small % of the trail system. That said, once you have the hang of things there are a great variety of trail styles on here, from super technical to a few you can ride in a row to keep great flow. There's a good amount of elevation, and in the middle of some of the trails you feel like you have been transported outside of Florida. Pretty much the entire system is under tree cover, which is a huge plus. If you come here frequently, I'd suggest stopping by a few days before races, they usually set up the trails differently and I actually prefer some of them when they are done backwards (they flow much better from a "going fast" perspective). There is a bike wash area outside the gate, and bathrooms and water fountains (although those you have to bike a little bit past the parking lot to get to). read more
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This place was amazing! We went just a walk & a little rest; and ended up spending most of the day. We even got a little fishing on! There are lots of peacock bass and other types of bass. read more
7 years ago
A great park. I love the hiking trail. Probably the best on the area. During the week it's very peaceful, specially early in the morning. read more
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This park is excellent, has a little of everything has bike trail for novice, intermediate, and expert cyclist,dog park playground for the kids, walking trails, pavilion to rent, RV parking, boat ramp, tennis courts, volleyball nets. $1.50 to enter. Bathroom available near pavilions. read more
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This is for the shooting range at markham park. I've been going there for years and I can say I'll never go back. The range officers treat you like a 3rd class citizen. I use to ignore it and it was that much of a problem. But after an incident with a range officer were he treated me like crap and mocked me, I won't be going back. Maybe they shouldn't hire old grumpy men. read more
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Really nice park if you want to have a easy chill kind of day, the staff maybe could be a little nicer, the guy from the jet-ski section looked like he wanted anything but to be there nevertheless the people from The office were really nice and made everything really easy! read more
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Markham Park has many possibilities to be a great park. There is plenty of room, cabanas, bathrooms, tennis courts, a shooting range and a lake area. You can make of it what you want and that is what helps to make a great park. However, for my first time visiting, I was a little let down. The park was empty on a Saturday at 10am. Who doesn't go to a great park on a Saturday morning when school is out? Then I looked around. There were ant hills that any kid could step and get horrible bug bites. There was dead brush laying all over the place. Someone may have trimmed the trees but then left the limbs and branches laying around in piles. Some of them you had to step over to get places. The grass was not cut in some areas, leaving your legs itchy and covered in debris. Even the pool, which could have so much potential, looked like it has been shuttered for years. Maybe there is a funding issue I am not aware of but I did pay $1.50 to get into the park for the weekend and kinda felt like that was too much. read more
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16001 W State Rd 84
Sunrise, FL 33326
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